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As leaders gather for the first all-in-person General Assembly since the pandemic, the war in Ukraine is a major focus. Secretary-General António Guterres has warned this is a time of "great peril."

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Samantha Power of the United States Agency for International Development about the humanitarian and refugee crisis resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

People are paying for blenders, shirts and even groceries in installments. New research suggests this encourages people to overspend.

New works of visual art to see in the region this month, featuring Kaori Fukuyama at PHES Gallery; Aaron Glasson at ICA San Diego North; Christopher Lloyd Tucker at the Central Library Art Gallery; Carmen Argote at MCASD; and Katie Ruiz at the Women's Museum of California.

Little kids are like a "small potato" whose core can heat up faster than an adult's, an expert tells NPR. Here are tips for helping children stay safe in extreme temperatures.

On Monday, four San Diego County residents accused of bilking state child care benefits programs out of millions, were arraigned in federal court.

Researchers used data from more than 150 countries to connect gender equality and life expectancy. They hope their findings can help policymakers set priorities in public health and other areas.

A 6-week journey culminating with YOU on a virtual stage for an invited audience. Learn the art form of telling your story on stage! Bring your ideas, your experience and your talent. Then, write your story with the help of specific prompts you learn in this healing modality during the 6-week course. Each week you and your fellow classmates will have the opportunity to share your works in progress and revise to increase flow, add richness and create depth to your story. Together we will bring your scenes to life through the exploration of creating dynamic characters and using strong objectives. All levels of experience are welcome. This is a creative 6-week play shop where we’ll dive deeply, and Brenda will assist you in finding your message and the story you were meant to tell. Class culminates with a virtual showcase performance—Saturday, October 29 at 12 p.m. PST on Zoom! Be sure to get your $5 tickets early (Note: Class participants do not need to buy tickets). Buy Tickets Here! Short pieces developed and directed by Brenda Adelman.

New state laws on police accountability are testing the limits of several agencies, including the Department of Justice, which say they need more resources for these new duties.

The USDA has hired people to help small communities tap the complex web of programs for money they need to address big problems. But that help is only available in select areas.